what does gather mean?
GATHER as NOUN
- Meaning
- the act of gathering something
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) gather is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) gather is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
GATHER as VERB
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- Journals are accumulating in my office
- The work keeps piling up
Hypernyms(s) gather is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
Usage Example(s)
- I gather you have not done your homework
Hypernyms(s) gather is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- look for (food) in nature
Usage Example(s)
- Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall
Hypernyms(s) gather is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- draw fabric together and sew it tightly
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) gather is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- gather some stones
- pull your thoughts together
Antonym(s)
Hyponym(s)
See Also
Derived(s)
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- We assembled in the church basement
- Let’’s gather in the dining room
Hypernyms(s) gather is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- assemble your colleagues
- get together all those who are interested in the project
- gather the close family members
Hyponym(s)
Cause(s)
Derived(s)
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.